Awhile back someone posted about why judges do not critique more. When you read the comments on Monte Alban, and I am using him as an example, you will see that critiques are, for the most part, almost useless. If you have the years and experience in the breed to know some of these judges you know which ones to read and be able to gain from. Others, well lets say.... makes you wonder if they were seeing the same dog and we were at the same dog show. Then you have the "politically correct ones" that say nothing. Monte Alban's critiques are a good example but take the time and read into more on the GS Reviewed pages. It's a shame as this could be such a useful tool and I wonder if someone could not make up a form for judges to fill in? Joan ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================